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Source: ThinkstockAmericans are more confident in the economy than they were last year, a recent Gallup poll reveals. And optimism about the national economy, it appears, is largely driven by...
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Source: ThinkstockAccording to Census data released this week, state and local tax revenue rose in the U.S, for the 13th quarter in a row. With April 15 less than three weeks away, America’s...
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The energy drink business has grown from a niche market to a multibillion one in a short time. Red Bull sold more than $3.3 billion worth of energy drinks in 2012 in the U.S. Its major rival,...
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Source: ThinkstockTourism is an increasingly important industry for many countries. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), it accounts for 9% of global gross domestic product and is projected...
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Source: ThinkstockThe United States is in the midst of one of the biggest droughts in recent memory. At last count, over half of the lower 48 states had abnormally dry conditions and are suffering...
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Source: ThinkstockWhere you work can be an excellent predictor of your health, happiness and stress levels. A recent Gallup poll demonstrates the extent to which workers in different professions tend...
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Source: ThinkstockThe odds of winning millions in the lottery are extraordinarily low. When the Powerball jackpot reached $587 million in late 2012, a player had a one in 175 million chance of...
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As the deadline for tax season approaches, the residents of seven states are going to have one less thing to worry about than the rest of the country. People who live and file taxes in these states...
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Source: ThinkstockLarge companies such as Yahoo! and Best Buy recently have made headlines with new policies that prohibit working from home. This runs counter to the growing trend of more Americans...
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Source: ThinkstockDisapproval of U.S. leadership had no statistical improvement last year, according to the latest U.S.-Global Leadership Project, a partnership between Meridian International Center...
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Source: ThinkstockThe housing market is clearly improving. According to the National Association of Realtors, existing home sales have risen and distressed mortgages account for a smaller part of...
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Source: Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesThe stock market is down Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.11%, the Nasdaq down 0.17% and the S&P 500 down 0.16%. Today’s sole winner...
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Source: ThinkstockAcross the country, millions of people work in the public sector, including teachers, clerks and soldiers. The different levels of government employ 16% of U.S. workers, according...
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Source: ThinkstockFriday is International Women’s Day, meant to raise awareness of violence against women and the inequalities that affect women around the world. One area the United States...
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Source: Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesThe stock market is up Wednesday, with Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.29%, the Nasdaq up 0.05% and the S&P 500 up 0.15%. Today’s sole winner is an...
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